The Joe Cohen Show Chris Masterjohn: The Best Ways To Optimize Your Diet & Nutrition | Episode 16
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Feb 3, 2023 AI Snips
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RDA Undervalues Nutrient Variation
- The RDA covers 97.5% of the population but often underestimates actual nutrient variation.
- For niacin, standard deviation of requirements is 30-40%, far above the assumed 10%.
Chris's Twitching Recovery Story
- Chris used beta alanine and vitamin B6 for years to counteract twitching from antifungal medication.
- He eventually healed mitochondrial damage, no longer needing these supplements.
Biotin Transporter Defect Hypothesis
- Despite high biotin intake via liver and egg yolks, Chris's biotin levels were at the bottom 10th percentile.
- This suggests a possible biotin transporter defect explaining his past neurological issues on a vegan diet.